Arts + Culture

The Making of a Songwriter: Mollie Danel

Article by Brooke Wadsworth | Photography by Macka Photography Finding Harmony The first thing Mollie remembers about music isn’t a performance or a lesson, it’s a feeling. A melody drifting through a crowded house. The instinct to stop, listen, and try to recreate what she was hearing before the moment slipped away.  “I love music,” Mollie says. “I love how it makes me feel and the things that we can express and share through it. It’s such a collaborative effort, and music has been a place...

Education

Building Relationships & Changing Lives

Academy 4 programs reach beyond students to impact the community Article by Michelle W. Parnell At Academy 4, the mission is simple. “We change lives through relationships. Studies show that positive relationships with adults are perhaps the single most important ingredient in promoting positive student development,” shares Tameya Robinson, Strategic Communications Director at Academy 4. “Building relationships is at the heart of everything we do because we understand the power of a...

Fitness

Fitness That Fuels Wellbeing

Pursuing a healthy lifestyle with Prime Life Pilates & Fitness Studio Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Mae Rachelle Photography For Rebecca Slemmons, owning and operating Prime Life Pilates & Fitness Studio was a continuation of a career already focused on helping people live a healthy lifestyle. “My career started in cardiac and pulmonary rehab and has spanned the entire array of health and wellness arenas: medical, corporate, nonprofit (YMCA) and private clubs. This experience...

Travel

The DFW Family Resort!

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine is the perfect staycation destination Article by Gabby Cullen | Photography by Great Wolf Lodge There’s nothing quite like a winter staycation when you live in Dallas-Fort Worth. The holidays are long over, and while spring break is on the horizon, let’s be honest—your whole family probably has cabin fever. Fortunately, North Texas is home to one of the best indoor waterpark resorts around—Great Wolf Lodge. And even better, they finished a $40 million renovation in...

Home + Design

Designing with Intention

Shelby Whitfield of Modern Menagerie Article by Brooke Wadsworth | Photography by Chet Bell Photography A Foundation Built on Experience  Shelby Whitfield, owner and principal designer of Modern Menagerie, has built a design practice rooted in intention and collaboration. Based in Fort Worth, her full-service interior design studio helps clients create homes that feel personal, thoughtful, and enduring—spaces that reflect not only beauty, but the way people truly live. Originally launched as...

Life + Culture

Where Hope Lives

The Story of Leukemia Texas Article by Brooke Wadsworth A Legacy of Love and Service Since 1970, Leukemia Texas has stood as a beacon of hope for families facing one of life’s most devastating diagnoses. For more than five decades, the organization has provided patient aid and funded innovative research, all while keeping 100% of donations right here in Texas. Its continued impact is due to the passion and generosity of people who believe no Texan should face leukemia alone. Volunteers...

Home + Design

Designing Spaces That Tell a Story

From Vision to Reality: Inside Provender Homes Article by Brooke Wadsworth | Photography by Emery Davis Photography Breaking Ground on a Dream  When Provender Homes opened its doors in Fort Worth, it introduced a custom home builder committed to exquisite detail, thoughtful creativity, and genuine connection with the families it serves. Owners Allie and Christian Pearson set out to create a business that reflects their belief that a home should be as unique and inspiring as the families who...

Health + Wellness

Personalized Patient Care

Concierge medicine meets genuine connection with Dr. Omesh Singh and Preferred Health Partners, where every patient feels valued, understood, and fully supported Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Paige Alexis Photography As a physician with Preferred Health Partners, a concierge medical practice, Dr. Omesh Singh, provides exceptional comprehensive healthcare for Fort Worth residents that is personal, grounded, and attentive. This month, Dr. Singh shares a little about his...

Food + Beverage

Out to Brunch

Exploring Fort Worth’s Brunch Scene, One Delicious Bite at a Time Article by Suzie Brewer Brunch in Fort Worth is simply the city’s love language to the people who call Funkytown home. Flavors from across the globe come together as a flavorful celebration of the city’s blended identities. Restaurants combine Tex-Mex, modern American cuisine, and more to create meals that leave Fortworthians satisfied, but craving more. With a mix of river side patios, cozy neighborhood gems, and bustling...

Health + Wellness

Cultivating Beautiful, Healthy Smiles

The team at Fischer Dental helps patients transform their smiles, and lives, through personalized care Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Macka Photography From an early age, Dr. James Fischer knew he wanted to help people in the realm of medicine. As a teenager, he discovered that dentistry was the right path for him, and dental school helped James refine his focus even further to specialize in prosthodontics. “While I was in dental school in San Antonio, I was really taken...